Monster Kneeling, 3D model

Information

Title

Monster Kneeling, 3D model

跪鬼神, 3D模型

Creator

unknown

Work Type

figures

sculpture

Date

550-577 C.E.

Period

Northern Qi

Cultural Context

Buddhism

Chinese

Material

limestone

Technique

carving

Measurements

(cm) 75 height, 63.6 width

Capture Date

2008-06-02

File Format

model

Descriptions and Subjects

Work Description

This kneeling monster from the cave-temple complex at Xiangtangshan was originally placed below some wall niches on the perimeter. With its grotesque face and body, it is among the most imaginative sculptures of the period.

Subjects

monsters

Rights and Identifier

Work Acquisition

The Fanny Tewksbury King Collection

Image Rights

Creative Commons CC0 1.0

Image Source

Cleveland Art Museum

Work ID

1957.36